I purchased a spring 2015 bal classic city. I was a little turned off by its shininess but held onto it. I didn't carry it a ton the first year. However, I've carried it almost every day to work for the past four months and I LOVE it now. As mentioned in other posts around the Bal forum, the shininess does fade with use. There's still a sheen but it's lovely; and not the garish shine it had before. It fits my stuff perfectly, is so discreet yet stylish, and beautiful! Love the slouch.
Wait, what?? You can buy a separate strap from bal for a city bag??